Fuels Distribution System Operator

Katmai•Vandenberg Village, CA
•Hybrid

About The Position

Manage fuels products to meet the requirements of supported organizations. This role involves receiving, storing, issuing, and transferring petroleum products in accordance with Air Force Instructions and DLA-Energy policies. The operator will also perform dispatcher, expeditor, and safety person duties, ensuring inspection forms are properly maintained. A key aspect of the role is the safe handling and maintenance of fuel facilities and refueling equipment, including inventory management and product rotation. Compliance with all safety procedures and environmental regulations is mandatory, along with maintaining regular attendance and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum two (2) years of documented experience (military/civilian) in the areas of fuels, operation and preventive maintenance of fuels storage and dispensing systems, aircraft and ground fuel servicing operations.
  • Thorough knowledge and minimum two (2) years of problem solving and direct application experience of DOD DLA Energy and AF fuels management instructions and procedures.
  • Minimum of two (2) years hands-on experience in properties & characteristics of petroleum products; safety precautions; fuels automated system procedures, statistical methods and procedures.
  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience supporting fuels operational requirements and applying commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within fuels management arena.
  • Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.
  • Obtain and retain a valid Class B California commercial driver’s license with HAZMAT endorsement and be insurable by the company's insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to determine, analyze and properly respond during fuel exercises and emergency situations.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office 7 Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be exceedingly well organized, flexible.
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality

Responsibilities

  • Receive, store, issue, transfer petroleum products IAW Air Force Instructions and DLA-Energy policies and procedures.
  • Perform dispatcher, expeditor and safety person duties as required per AFI 23-201.
  • Ensure inspection forms are properly maintained and annotated.
  • Receive, store, transfer, issue petroleum products in a safe manner.
  • Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on fuel facilities and refueling equipment.
  • Inventory assigned tanks and equipment and performs product rotation IAW DoD 4140.25M and DLA Energy policies.
  • Comply with all safety procedures and all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vacation & Paid Personal Time
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Leave of Absence
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